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PhD studentships

PhD programme 2011/14

The AHVLA, in conjunction with a network of top ranked academic partners, is offering the following PhD studentships.

Currently available PhD studentships

• Highly pathogenic influenza infections: towards a molecular understanding of the cytopathogenic and proinflammatory differences between human and pig cells

• Small regulatory RNAs in the pathogenesis of ovine disease

Further projects are being developed and added to those already advertised so please do bookmark this web page if interested in veterinary microbiology/science higher degree studies.

How to apply

Applications (curriculum vitae including a minimum of two named academic referees) stating the project(s) of interest should be sent electronically to Human Resources at AHVLA (Weybridge), email phdprogramme@ahvla.gsi.gov.uk.

Please note the alternative arrangements for the Highly pathogenic influenza infections position.

Successful candidates will commence studies in October 2011 with a starting stipend commensurate with standard UK Research Council rates.

Please note due to funding criteria the research positions are for EU nationals only.

Our PhD programme has been running successfully for many years and the AHVLA currently hosts over 70 PhD studentships at any one time.

All are registered with highly ranked universities including Imperial College London, St George’s, Royal Holloway, Surrey, Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, Nottingham; also several international studentships such as ISS Roma, Ghent, Singapore and many others.